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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.33, 23,194.49 and 12,607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.33, 23,194.49 and 12,607.29 is: 17,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.33 : 23,194.49 = 12,607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.33/23,194.49 = 12,607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.33x = 23,194.49 × 12,607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.33x = 292,419,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,419,598.80/16,806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,399.37

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